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The upper Wear valley in the North Pennines: Wolsingham, Frosterley, Stanhope, St John's Chapel and Cowshill, with Hamsterley Forest just over the hill. Open moorland, stone villages and long riverside walks. Expect sheep on the fells, so keep leads handy.

Hotels, inns and places to stay in Weardale

6 places

Pubs and cafés in Weardale

12 places

Days out in Weardale

6 places

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Confirmed by venue or Official dog policy the place told us its dog rules, or we checked its own published policy. Dog friendly per CAMRA (or a tourist board) means a trusted guide lists it as dog friendly; we've asked the venue for the details, so check where dogs can go.

  • Cottages · Cowshill

    Cornriggs Cottages

    Dog roomsDog friendly per Visit County Durham

    Farm cottages near Killhope at the head of Weardale.

    Dog rulesWebsite

    Source: Cornriggs Cottages (This is Durham) · checked 28 Oct 2026

  • Cottages · Hamsterley

    Edge Knoll Holiday Cottages

    Dog roomsDog friendly per Visit County Durham

    Two farm cottages near Hamsterley village and the forest.

    Dog rulesWebsite

    Source: Edge Knoll Holiday Cottages (This is Durham) · checked 28 Oct 2026

  • Cottages · St John's Chapel

    Lily's Cottage

    Dog roomsDog friendly per Visit County Durham

    Village cottage run by Pennine Ways, a short walk from two dog friendly pubs.

    Dog rulesWebsite

    Source: Lily's Cottage (This is Durham) · checked 28 Oct 2026

  • Cottages · St John's Chapel

    Little Sparrow Cottage

    Dog roomsDog friendly per Visit County Durham

    Small independent cottage in the village centre.

    Dog rulesWebsite

    Source: Little Sparrow Cottage (This is Durham) · checked 28 Oct 2026

  • Cottages · Westgate

    The Barn at Stone Carrs

    Dog roomsOn leadDog friendly per Visit County Durham

    Barn conversion beside the owners' home in fields above Westgate.

    Dog rulesWebsite

    Source: The Barn (This is Durham) · checked 28 Oct 2026

  • Cottages · Westgate

    Carrs Cottage

    Dog roomsDog friendly per Visit County Durham

    Sister cottage to The Barn at Stone Carrs, Westgate.

    Dog rulesWebsite

    Source: Carrs Cottage (This is Durham) · checked 28 Oct 2026

  • The Cross Keys, Eastgate
    Photo: Tim Heaton, 2022, CC BY-SA 2.0
    Pub with rooms · Eastgate

    Cross Keys

    Bar onlyDog friendly per CAMRA

    Village inn on the A689 with en suite rooms, cask ale and a garden.

    Dog rulesWebsite

    Source: Cross Keys, Eastgate (CAMRA WhatPub) · checked 28 Oct 2026

  • The Blue Bell Inn, St. John's Chapel
    Photo: Mike Quinn, 2018, CC BY-SA 2.0
    Pub · St John's Chapel

    Blue Bell Inn

    Dog friendlyDog friendly per CAMRA

    Friendly local in upper Weardale with real fire, garden and local ales.

    Dog rulesWebsite

    Source: Blue Bell Inn, St John's Chapel (CAMRA WhatPub) · checked 28 Oct 2026

  • Golden Lion, St John's Chapel
    Photo: Andrew Curtis, 2010, CC BY-SA 2.0
    Pub with rooms · St John's Chapel

    Golden Lion

    Dog friendlyDog friendly per CAMRA

    Market place pub with food, a patio, real fire and a couple of rooms.

    Dog rulesWebsite

    Source: Golden Lion, St John's Chapel (CAMRA WhatPub) · checked 28 Oct 2026

  • The Pack Horse, Stanhope
    Photo: Chris Heaton, 2022, CC BY-SA 2.0
    Pub with rooms · Stanhope

    Pack Horse Inn

    Dog friendlyDog friendly per CAMRA

    Two room market place pub with a rear beer garden, real fire and rooms.

    Dog rulesWebsite

    Source: Pack Horse Inn, Stanhope (CAMRA WhatPub) · checked 28 Oct 2026

  • Stanhope, The Grey Bull
    Photo: Mike Faherty, 2012, CC BY-SA 2.0
    Pub · Stanhope

    Grey Bull

    Dog friendlyDog friendly per CAMRA

    Traditional cask ale local with real fire, front tables and a bunkhouse.

    Dog rulesFacebook

    Source: Grey Bull, Stanhope (CAMRA WhatPub) · checked 28 Oct 2026

  • Black Lion, Meadhope Street
    Photo: Andrew Curtis, 2011, CC BY-SA 2.0
    Pub · Wolsingham

    Black Lion

    Dog friendlyDog friendly per CAMRA

    Village local with a garden, real fire and often a Firebrick ale on.

    Dog rulesFacebook

    Source: Black Lion, Wolsingham (CAMRA WhatPub) · checked 28 Oct 2026

  • Bay Horse Hotel, Upper Town, Wolsingham
    Photo: Andrew Curtis, 2011, CC BY-SA 2.0
    Pub with rooms · Wolsingham

    Bay Horse Hotel

    Dog friendlyDog friendly per CAMRA

    Larger hotel pub on the B6296 with a restaurant, patio and parking.

    Dog rulesFacebook

    Source: Bay Horse, Wolsingham (CAMRA WhatPub) · checked 28 Oct 2026

  • The Frosterley Inn
    Photo: Mike Quinn, 2009, CC BY-SA 2.0
    Pub · Frosterley

    Frosterley Inn

    Dog friendlyDog friendly per CAMRA

    Village pub with live music, pool and darts; no cask ale.

    Dog rulesFacebook

    Source: Frosterley Inn, Frosterley (CAMRA WhatPub) · checked 28 Oct 2026

  • The Dun Cow, Witton-le-Wear
    Photo: Tim Heaton, 2022, CC BY-SA 2.0
    Pub · Witton-le-Wear

    Dun Cow

    Dog friendlyDog friendly per CAMRA

    Village pub close to Low Barns; closed Mondays.

    Dog rulesWebsite

    Source: Dun Cow, Witton-le-Wear (CAMRA WhatPub) · checked 28 Oct 2026

  • The Newmarket, Tow Law
    Photo: Alexander P Kapp, 2011, CC BY-SA 2.0
    Pub · Tow Law

    Newmarket

    Dog friendlyDog friendly per CAMRA

    Tow Law pub on the edge of Weardale, part of the Dorbiere group.

    Dog rulesWebsite

    Source: Newmarket, Tow Law (CAMRA WhatPub) · checked 28 Oct 2026

  • Café · St John's Chapel

    Chatterbox Cafe

    Dog friendlyDog friendly per Visit County Durham

    Market place café in upper Weardale aimed at walkers and cyclists.

    Dog rulesFacebook

    Source: Chatterbox Cafe (This is Durham) · checked 28 Oct 2026

  • Café · Hamsterley Forest

    The Hamsterley Cafe and Ice Cream Kiosk

    Dog friendlyDog friendly per Visit County Durham

    Forest visitor centre café with ice cream kiosk and wood burner.

    Dog rulesWebsite

    Source: The Hamsterley Cafe and Ice Cream Kiosk (This is Durham) · checked 28 Oct 2026

  • Durham Dales Centre, Stanhope
    Photo: Jim Barton, 2015, CC BY-SA 2.0
    Day out · Stanhope

    Durham Dales Centre

    Dog friendlyOfficial dog policy

    Council run visitor hub with gardens, craft shops and the start of the Stanhope walk.

    Dog rulesWebsite

    Source: Durham Dales Centre (official website) · checked 28 Oct 2026

  • River Wear passing Low Barns Nature Reserve
    Photo: Trevor Littlewood, 2021, CC BY-SA 2.0
    Walk · Witton-le-Wear

    Low Barns Nature Reserve

    Dog friendlyOfficial dog policy

    Wildlife Trust reserve by the Wear with lakes, hides and a visitor centre.

    Dog rulesWebsite

    Source: Low Barns (Durham Wildlife Trust) · checked 28 Oct 2026

  • Stanhope station, Weardale Railway
    Photo: John Lucas, 2012, CC BY-SA 2.0
    Day out · Stanhope

    Weardale Railway

    Dogs insideOfficial dog policy

    Heritage line between Wolsingham, Frosterley and Stanhope run by The Auckland Project.

    Dog rulesWebsite

    Source: Weardale Railway Ticket Portal FAQs (official) · checked 28 Oct 2026

  • Day out · Stanhope

    Weardale Railway Event trains

    No dogs insideOfficial dog policy

    Weardale Railway Event trains in Stanhope. On the list so dog owners know before they set off that pet dogs can't go in.

    Dog rulesMap

    Source: Weardale Railway Event trains: dog policy · checked 28 Oct 2026

  • Hamsterley Forest
    Photo: Peter McDermott, 2010, CC BY-SA 2.0
    Walk · Hamsterley Forest

    Hamsterley Forest

    Dog friendlyDog friendly per Visit County Durham

    County Durham's largest forest with waymarked trails, Gruffalo trail and a café.

    Dog rulesWebsite

    Source: Hamsterley Forest (This is Durham) · checked 28 Oct 2026

  • Killhope Lead Mining Museum
    Photo: David Brown, 2012, CC BY-SA 2.0
    Day out · Cowshill

    Killhope Lead Mining Museum

    Dog friendlyDog friendly per Visit County Durham

    Restored Victorian lead mine with waterwheel and woodland at the top of the dale.

    Dog rulesWebsite

    Source: Killhope Lead Mining Museum (This is Durham) · checked 28 Oct 2026

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